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Martin William Michael, 92, of Centralia passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, at his home. Martin was a loyal employee of Illinois Bell for over 40 years and was proud to have been able to offer his...

Ronald Wayant, 68, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Indiana. Ronald loved sports but was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, he enjoyed teasing,...

Janet L. Featherling, 81, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in...

David L. Tippit, 69, of Centralia, IL was welcomed to his eternal home, into the arms of his loving savior on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 11:01 p.m. David worked as a concrete mason for many years an...

Darlene (Evitts) Richards, age 72, of Centralia, went to be with her Savior in the early morning hours on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Barnes Hospital after a lengthy battle. Darlene was born March 1...

Loren M. Amason, 69, of Centralia passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Loren was a graduate of Centralia High School Class of 1969. He got his master's deg...

Robert Edward Lee, 76, of Dix, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Crossroads Community Hospital, in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Lee was a mechanic for Texaco Pipeline and National Railway Equipment Company...

Carolyn Louise Kemp, 79, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:30 am August 16, 2021 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. Mrs. Kemp was a Medical Transcriptionist for Crossroads Community Hospital f...

David Wolford (71), proud father of 2, proud grandfather of 4, friend to many, loved by many*, enemy of few*, ex-husband to one, boyfriend to many..., gun enthusiast, gun shop owner, construction work...

Brandon Michael Metcalf, 33, of Nashville passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. Brandon served in the United States Army, as a part of the Military Police, with pride in Iraq. He was a loyal employee of...